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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.43, 780.78 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.43, 780.78 and 338.27 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.43 : 780.78 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.43/780.78 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.43x = 780.78 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.43x = 264,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,114.45/521.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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